Apkallu
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Apkallu or and Abgal are terms found in cuneiform inscriptions that in general mean either "wise" or "sage".
Wall relief depicting an eagle-headed and winged man, Apkallu, from Nimrud.
A pair of protective spirits, Apkallu, from Nimrud.
Nimrud Apkallu
Nephilim
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The Nephilim are mysterious beings or people in the Hebrew Bible who are described as being large and strong. The Hebrew word Nephilim means "giants"; some understand it to mean "the fallen ones" but this is a misunderstanding of the Hebrew. Their origins are disputed. Some, including the author of the Book of Enoch, view them as offspring of fallen angels and humans. Others view them as offspring of the descendants of Seth and Cain.
The Sons of God Saw the Daughters of Men That They Were Fair, sculpture by Daniel Chester French